DIThe Distraction Index

#science_policy

2 events across 2 weeks

2Damage
0Hype
0Noise
28.0Avg Dmg
15.1Avg Hype
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
DMG2025-04-24
Trump Administration Dismantles Science and Health Protections
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
27.1
Hype
20.9
WEEK 31Jul 27 – Aug 2
DMG2025-08-02
Judge Allows National Science Foundation to Withhold Research Dollars
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
28.9
Hype
9.4